INFERRED HOMOPHONES VII

Joseph Appel

 

In each sentence below are two words or phrases that can be re-written, by inference, as homophones. For example, in the sentence, We asked the city administrative board for advice on the building project. , "administrative board" and "advice" could be re-written as council and counsel.

 

1. The synagogue singer loved to ride his horse at a lively gait. 

2. The English nobleman enjoyed walking on the boardwalk over the ocean.

3. He tried to deceive the investigators, but in the end he could not escape responsibility.

4. That hypocrite victimizes people, then asks God to forgive him.

5. Shakespeare's "airy spirit" loved the view of the theater from the helicopter.

6. The Arab leader's wife admired the stylish fashions of the day.

7. If you double park in New York, you will likely discover that you will be penalized financially.

8. Even a prince can make a mistake.

9. She placed a wreath of flowers on the coffin.

10. He regretted his impolite behavior at the restaurant.

Answers:

 

1. CANTOR - CANTER

2. PEER - PIER

3. ILLUDE - ELUDE

4. PREYS - PRAYS

5. ARIEL - AERIAL

6. SHEIK - CHIC

7. FIND - FINED

8. HEIR - ERR

9. LAY - LEI

10. RUED - RUDE